Wow! Can you believe we are already into April? I’m honestly annoyed at the fact I have gone so long into 2022 without writing more on this blog! There has been a lot that has happened in my life since I last wrote and I will fill you, dear reader, in with all of theContinue reading “April Already?!”
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2021 Christmas Message
Whew, what a year! I’m currently writing this on my first day off for the holidays, sitting at the table in our living room, our Christmas tree to the right of me. It’s such a relief to finally have some time (and a clear head) to sit down and write again on my blog. IContinue reading “2021 Christmas Message”
Euro 2020 Recap
Sleep didn’t come easy last night to those living in England, including me. After a heart-pounding, pressure-rising penalty shootout in the UEFA EURO 2020 final, England lost to Italy 3-2 on penalties. Seeing Italy’s Donnarumma save Saka’s shot broke my heart. Knowing it was all over hurt. My heart hurt more for the young EnglandContinue reading “Euro 2020 Recap”
Book Brief #2
Last week, I made a trip to Russell Square to visit London’s largest second-hand bookstore, Skoob Books. As I walked down the stairs, into a basement filled with books, I felt right at home. Bookshelves were lined with all of the genres. From sci-fi to music, it was all there. I bought some books andContinue reading “Book Brief #2”
Spring
This past Saturday was the first day of Spring! So long, Winter! Hello, sunny and rainy days! Hello, flowers blooming! Hello, fresh starts! Soon here in the UK, our clocks will “spring forward” and the days will grow longer. With more sunny days, I can feel my mood becoming a little lighter. Yes, there areContinue reading “Spring”
Motherhood
“You know, in at least a few years, this day will be for you,” my husband, Peter, said to me. Yesterday, here in the UK, was Mother’s Day. That statement made me feel weird. To think about being a mother on Mother’s Day feels like a foreign concept. It also made me feel old. IContinue reading “Motherhood”
Book Brief #1
This morning, I woke up with a message from my mom asking if I wanted some books. She had picked up some from Half Price Books (one of my favourite stores in America). Of course I said yes. I thought it was funny. Little did she know I was planning on writing about books forContinue reading “Book Brief #1”
March
I can’t believe it is already the third month of 2021! It seems like just yesterday I was writing my post about the month of February. If the rest of the year could take it’s time (but get closer to lockdown ending!), that would be fantastic. I’ve decided to label this March as the monthContinue reading “March”
My Go-To Beauty Products
Besides running this blog, one of my other projects I focus on is an Instagram page called Cross Reviews. On this page, I review and talk about various health and beauty products. I try and be honest with all of my reviews so readers can make informed decisions about what they buy. I have dryContinue reading “My Go-To Beauty Products”
February
Is it just me or did January fly by really fast? When I turned over the calendars today, it didn’t feel right. My January wasn’t particularly busy. I was mostly stuck at home trying to fill my days with something constructive (besides starting this blog). It is just hard for me to wrap my mindContinue reading “February”
Idealistic Iowan 